b'Get the most out of your water Weiss grew up in the family business, Weiss Brothers Nursery in Grass Valley, which opened in the 1970s. His grandfather also was a well and irrigation specialist, making water usage Weiss teaches customers to watch soil moisture and conservation expertise a family tradition. Weiss tells his customers, Be a good steward of our rarest resource.By Heather Macdonald TOO MUCH OF A GOOD THINGLeaking pipes can cause water loss, but a property owner may As local water rates go up and drought continues to make waternot even notice it until the shock of a huge water bill. Thats scarce, homeowners are looking for ways to conserve whilewhen Craig Johnson Plumbing can help.maintaining the beauty of their landscaping. Then it is time for water detection, said Denise Johnson, co-It isnt just saving water, says Adam Weiss, owner of Weissowner of the Grass Valley business.Landscaping Inc.in Nevada City. It is using it correctly. WeProperty owners often cut back on winter watering by need trees and plants for oxygen. shutting down pipes, then in spring, let the water flow againWeiss educates property owners on maintaining a beautifulpotentially causing the pipes crack. Her company specializes in landscape with plants and lawn, even in the ongoing drought.finding those leaks which can be difficult to detect. The owner He opened the company in 2007 with Brian Coalson, not justmay see a pool of water in one place, but the leak could be to design customer-pleasing landscapes, but to educate hiselsewhere. Leaks can travel, she said. The main leak can be a customers on how to correctly use water to maintain it. Mostways away.people either water too much or not enough, Weiss says. In addition to repairing leaks, they clean drains and sewers so First, he meets with the homeowner to design a master planthey are more efficient; install water heaters, gas lines and pipes; for the propertys trees, plants, waterfalls and walkways. and repair and install kitchen and bath fixtures.People need to evaluate how they water and do a good job of it, Weiss explains. It is not about how much water you use, butWeiss Landscaping Inc.how you are using it. goweisslandscapings.comThe most important instrument: a soil moisture probe. Weiss teaches his customers how to use it to evaluate the moistureCraig Johnson Plumbingin the soil and how much water to use to maintain lawns andGrassValleyPlumbing.complants for their maximum beauty.GIFTSJEWELRYNATURAL FIBER CLOTHINGHandmade goods & crafts of people from around the world.Come In & Browse for 10 minutes Youll Stay for an Hour!300 Broad St., Downtown Nevada City 265-9666FOR YOUR GLOBAL RHYTHM NEEDSWalk In and Dance OutCDSTAPESTRIEST-SHIRTSBEADSINCENSEPOSTERS DANCE ACCESSORIESWINDCHIMES OPEN DAILY107 N. Pine St., Downtown Nevada City 478-911426 Nevada County Business Focus'